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Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Valeri Nichushkin

The 2025-26 season has been over for the Colorado Avalanche for some time, and they are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Being contenders won’t be enough for them going into 2026-27, and there are some questions that must be answered.

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Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

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Joe Sakic Sends Clear Message on Avalanche's Future After Postseason Collapse

The Colorado Avalanche entered the postseason as one of the NHL's most dominant teams and favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but their campaign ended abruptly with a sweep in the Western Conference Final.

Gabriel Landeskog News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Gabriel Landeskog

The Colorado Avalanche are making changes this offseason, but expect to contend again in the 2026-27 season. While they try to figure out what went wrong against the Vegas Golden Knights, we will look at the 2025-26 season reflectively.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Joe Sakic News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Avalanche will have fully healthy roster for training camp, says Joe Sakic

It was not the ending they wanted as the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals. Significantly, injuries hurt them.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 11

GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.

Joe Sakic News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Avalanche’s Joe Sakic gets real on how past trade deadlines impact 2026-27 team

Despite an outstanding regular season and strong playoff run, the 2025-26 campaign still ended in disappointment for the Colorado Avalanche. A four-game sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final led to yet another early exit for the Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

‘Cale is going to finish his career here’: Avalanche GM Sakic on Makar’s next contract

It has already been a tumultuous offseason for the Colorado Avalanche, who saw their phenomenal season come to an end with a swept the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.

Jared Bednar News / ESPN / June 11

Avs bringing back coach Bednar, staff next season

Colorado GM Joe Sakic said that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Artturi Lehkonen News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Artturi Lehkonen

This past season was a fantastic one for the Colorado Avalanche, even if it did end in disappointment. The Avalanche will be undergoing some changes, but will have much of the core of this Presidents Trophy-winning team back to contend again in 2026-27.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Watch Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog’s family surprise him with Bill Masterton Trophy

It was quite the surprise for Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who appeared in 60 games this season for his first regular-season action since 2021-22, which eventually culminated in the Stanley Cup.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Wins Bill Masterton Trophy And Mark Messier Leadership Award

Gabriel Landeskog‘s comeback now has some hardware to show for it, twice over. The NHL announced Tuesday that the Colorado Avalanche captain is the 2025-26 recipient of both the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 9

Avs’ Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterton Trophy, Messier Leadership Award

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award on Tuesday to become the first player in NHL history to win both awards in a career -- let alone the same season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 9

Avalanche’s Landeskog wins 2026 Masterton, Messier awards

It was a Tuesday to remember for Colorado Avalanche left winger and captain Gabriel Landeskog, who was named as the winner of both the Masterton Trophy and the Mark Messier Leadership Award for the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8

Oilers' connection to Mike Babcock signifies big coaching problem

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.

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Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history

Winners, losers from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights avoid historic collapse with OT win

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Nathan MacKinnon News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Nathan MacKinnon

The Colorado Avalanche are still reeling from their untimely sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. Though head coach Jared Bednar is sticking around, there will be changes in the front office with general manager Chris MacFarland moving on to Nashville.

Jared Bednar News / Ball Exclusives / June 2

Colorado Avalanche expected to retain head coach Jared Bednar

The Colorado Avalanche are expected to bring back head coach Jared Bednar despite the team’s playoff disappointment this postseason. Colorado was swept by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Avalanche Reportedly Not Moving on From Hot Commodity Coach

According to several sources, including NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Jared Bednar is not being relieved of his duties as the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Colorado Avalanche Facing Another Summer Cap Crunch

The unfortunate reality of a salary-cap world is that success becomes a punishment that snowballs over time, as it leads to more expensive rosters year after year.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / May 30

AHL Game Recap: Colorado Eagles Even Series

The Chicago Wolves and Colorado Eagles met tonight for game two of the Western Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Wolves took the first game of the series 3-2 on Thursday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27